Anyone here own a scooter? How much can you get a good used one for?

[cjchaps]

I've never had a scooter before, but I was thinking it might be a fun little toy to drive around Chicago with. Is it like riding a 10-speed? Can you fit two people on them safely? I'm basically clueless, so if anyone has some insight, please share

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: cjchaps
I've never had a scooter before, but I was thinking it might be a fun little toy to drive around Chicago with. Is it like riding a 10-speed? Can you fit two people on them safely? I'm basically clueless, so if anyone has some insight, please share

1) You can probably find a competent used one for around $1000-1500
2) No, they are nothing like a 10-speed. Scooter's don't have manual tranny's, you don't pedal them, and they go much faster than a bike (40-50mph).
3) Yes, you can fit 2 people on any decent sized scooters.
4) They get excellent gas mileage, and can be fun to drive.
5) Don't let any friends see you driving it.

 

[brtspears2]

What kind of licences do you need to drive a scooter on public streets?

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Class M motorcycle endorsement. I think there are some driving limitations under certain engine sizes (125cc?).

 

[Moonbeam]

The kind you push with your foot are real cheap.

 

[Rudee]

Scooters - The "other" form of birth control

 

[Jzero]

A 10-speed?
Are you talking about a motor scooter?
You can get new ones for a couple grand, and decent used ones for under $1000

They are also pretty mechanically simple, so if you're a bit of a gearhead, you could get a busted one for a couple hundred and fix it up.

 

[db]

"Don't let any friends see you driving it."
"Scooters - The "other" form of birth control"

'Making love to a fat girl is like riding a motor scooter--it's fun to do
but you don't want your friends to know'

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
1) You can probably find a competent used one for around $1000-1500

You can get a brand new Honda Metropolitan for about $1700.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: yakko

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
1) You can probably find a competent used one for around $1000-1500

You can get a brand new Honda Metropolitan for about $1700.

Or a brand new 580cc Honda Silverwing for $7500.